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Shizuoka
Shizuoka (静岡) is the capital city of Shizuoka prefecture in Japan's Chubu region. Get in
Shizuoka is a stop on the Tokaido Main Line and Tokaido Shinkansen Line between Tokyo and Osaka, and on the Tomei Expressway. By planeShizuoka does not have its own airport. The nearest major airports are Haneda Airport in Tokyo, and Chubu International Airport in Nagoya. It takes approximately two hours to reach Shizuoka from both locations on the fastest train services. To allow for growth in air travel to Shizuoka, Shizuoka Airport is currently under construction and expected to be completed and operational by March, 2009. This location is between Makinohara and Shimada. By trainThe Tokaido Shinkansen runs one Hikari train per hour which stops at Shizuoka (and pauses for about 5 minutes while faster Nozomi trains barrel through the station). It is one hour from Tokyo, and 50 minutes from Nagoya (both costing ¥6180), 90 minutes from Kyoto (¥9950), and 1 3/4 hours from Shin-Osaka (¥10580) using this train. All-stopping Kodama trains take a bit longer, and the same prices are charged for normal reservations. However, you can take advantage of the Puratto Kodama Ticket (in Japanese), which offers a discount for Kodama services if you purchase at least one day in advance. You get a reserved seat and a free drink on board. With this ticket a trip to Shizuoka costs ¥4500 from Tokyo (90 minutes), ¥4500 from Nagoya (80 minutes), ¥7400 from Kyoto (2 1/4 hours) and ¥7900 from Shin-Osaka (2 1/2 hours). Kodama trains run once an hour from Shin-Osaka and Kyoto; twice per hour from the other cities. A few early-morning Kodama trains cannot be used with this ticket.Standard local trains from Tokyo take about 3 1/4 hours at a cost of ¥3260, requiring at least one change of trains at Atami. Wide View Fujikawa limited express trains make several daily round-trips to Shizuoka from Kofu on the Chuo Line. The ride, in train cars with larger windows, costs ¥4300 and takes about 2 1/4 hours.Hamamatsu can be reached by either Shinkansen (30 minutes) or regular JR (1 1/2 hours).You can ride all of these trains for free with the Japan Rail Pass. By busJR Kanto Bus and JR Tokai Bus run frequent daytime services to Shizuoka on the Tomei Expressway between Tokyo and Nagoya. Shizuoka-bound Tokkyū buses from Tokyo reach the Shizuoka train station in about 3 hours, at a cost of ¥2850 one way (¥4500 round-trip). Buses not terminating in Shizuoka will only stop at the Shizuoka interchange of the expressway. Do
Granship, East Shizuoka Station (東静岡駅) on the JR Tokaido Line, +81-54-203-5710 (FAX: +81-54-203-5716), . Daily 9AM-10PM. You may catch a glimpse of this nautically designed building as you zip by on the Shinkansen. Although of little interest to the general traveler, on alternate years Granship is the site of the national conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching. This conference regularly brings up to 2,000 teachers from all over Japan and the world to this corner of Kanto.Sumpu...
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Hotels in Shizuoka
| | Fujieda Park In Hotel  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | 2-12-16 Ekimae |  |
| Parking : 30 parking spaces (Passenger Car only / 500-1,000 yen / reservation required)
Banquet Rooms : There are both Western and Japanese-style banquet rooms accomodating 10-50 persons. They are available for receptions, parties, banquets, meetings, conferences, exhibitions or even as accomodation for large groups.
Meals are carefully prepared by first-class chefs and banquet advisors are available for planning assistance. ... more | | | | More hotels in Shizuoka |
| Kyoto Morning Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace |
3.5 hours |
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Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the country's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face. Enjoy this morning tour to see some of the main highlights of this wonderful city, steeped in culture.
Tour Highlights Include:
- Nijo Castle
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto Handicraft Center
Please see the information in 'Itinerary' for details about visiting each place.
Please note: You can combine this tour with the Kyoto Afternoon Tour (TYO_N280) as the Afternoon Tour offers a pick up service from the Kyoto Handicraft Center (which is where this Morning Tour concludes) at 2pm. Please make a separate booking for the Kyoto Afternoon Tour (TYO_N280) if you wish to do this.
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Nihon Sankei
The Three Views of Japan: they are Miyajima, Amanohashidate and Matsushima. Don't expect majestic scenery, for the beauty is much more subtle.
Miyajima is famous for the floating red torii gate. Of course, depending on the timeeee you visit, you might find it lodged in the mud. You get to the island by taking a ferry from Miyajima-guchi, which is on the local line from Hiroshima.
Amanohashidate is the pine tree-lined sand-spit. You are meant to see it, by bending over, and seeing it framed by your legs. The "bridge to heaven" then floats, as you try to achieve some stability. You can get there by train from Kyoto station. JR Rail Pass holders will note that there is an additional supplement for the private leg of the train journey.
Matsushima is a collection of pine laden islets, sitting on a bay. You get there by taking the local train from Sendai to Matsuhima Kaigan station.
| Historic Neighborhoods of Tokyo Walking Tour - Ueno and Yanaka |
4 hours |
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Ueno, was originally a temple town of Kan-eiji Temple, established in 1625 by the Buddhist high priest, Tenkai who performed the purification rites to protect Edo Castle from the destruction of fires. See the Statue of Saigo Takamori which is credited for bringing about the downfall of the Tokugawa Shogunate.This bronze statue has become a familiar Ueno landmark. Toshogu Shrine is dedicated to the first generation of the Tokugawa Shogunate,Tokugawa Ieyasu. It was established in 1627. The existing structure was rebuilt in 1651 by the third generation Shogun,Tokugawa Iemitsu.
Later visit Tokyo National Museum Art Tokyo was opened in 1952 as Japan?s first-ever national art museum. These facilities engage in a wide range of activities,including the collection/preservation of works of art, craft and film as well as of related materials; surveys and research
on these works; and exhibitions and screenings organzied for the public. Ueno was originally a temple town of Kan-eiji Temple, established
in 1625 by the Buddhist high priest,Tenkai who performed the purification rites to protect Edo Castle from the destruction of fires.
Visit Isetatsu, a craft store selling items made from Japanese paper, including paper fans,boxes . It was opened in the middle of 18th century
by Hirose family. It specilizes in chiyogami, handmade decorative paper printed with wood blocks.
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Kyoto temples and shrines
Kyoto is full of historical temples and shrines because it was the old capital of Japan. The best way to travel around Kyoto is by foot and bus. At the main train station in Kyoto, one can easily find a map and information on the bus routes including many of the historical buildings and tourist attractions. The bus station is right outside of the train station and all that needs to be done is buy a day pass and use the bus to get around following the map. A lot of the sites are close together so it is easy to walk around from one to the other.
Kiyomizu Dera is one of the more popular temples to visit. Before you leave this temple that is on a hill, it is tradition to drink the water that comes from the mountain tops. You will notice this exiting at the bottom (different from the main entrance). It is best to go when the weather is moderately warm and the sun is out especially to see the Golden Temple.
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